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California is in economic freefall, says Tom Steyer, the co-head of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s economic recovery task force.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Governor Newsom’s executive order to allow everyone to mail in their November ballots is facing a legal challenge from Republicans.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As some of the country plans to reopen, meatpacking workers in Vernon are calling for the closure of the Farmer John food processing plant.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Many people have been telecommuting for more than two months now. “I really need a lot of quiet. I'm either on the phone interviewing people or am quietly writing.

Working from home: pros and cons

Many people have been telecommuting for more than two months now. “I really need a lot of quiet. I'm either on the phone interviewing people or am quietly writing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In this episode of The Legal Eagle Files, KCRW host and journalist Madeleine Brand and law professor Jessica Levinson discuss the politicization of the Department of Justice.

The Department of Justice or the Department of Trump?

In this episode of The Legal Eagle Files, KCRW host and journalist Madeleine Brand and law professor Jessica Levinson discuss the politicization of the Department of Justice.

from The Legal Eagle Files

Since it's impossible to hold mass public gatherings to mourn those who have died of COVID-19, people are creating new ways to memorialize the dead.

Memorializing those who died in the time of COVID-19

Since it's impossible to hold mass public gatherings to mourn those who have died of COVID-19, people are creating new ways to memorialize the dead.

from NPR

The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.

California houses of worship, in-store retailers can reopen

The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.

from NPR

O n this Memorial Day, Press Play re-airs some favorite music segments. Bruce Springsteen has a devoted following in the queer community.

Memorial Day music special

O n this Memorial Day, Press Play re-airs some favorite music segments. Bruce Springsteen has a devoted following in the queer community.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Bruce Springsteen is often seen as the the All-American man, especially with his blue jeans and Super Bowl halftime performances with the huge firework displays.  Springsteen also…

Bruce Springsteen’s appeal to LGBTQ women

Bruce Springsteen is often seen as the the All-American man, especially with his blue jeans and Super Bowl halftime performances with the huge firework displays.  Springsteen also…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new report from Ampere Analysis says the film and TV industry is set to lose $160 billion over the next five years because of the coronavirus shutdown.

Hollywood news banter: Production to resume, HBO Max coming soon

A new report from Ampere Analysis says the film and TV industry is set to lose $160 billion over the next five years because of the coronavirus shutdown.

from The Business

Over Memorial Day weekend, San Diego, Kern, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are starting up their economies again.

Big Bear, Joshua Tree, Ventura County resume business during Memorial Day

Over Memorial Day weekend, San Diego, Kern, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are starting up their economies again.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand